In this enlightening podcast episode, Dave welcomes guest Charles Lantz, also known as Sudoku Sam, a world-class sudoku ninja and published author to share his profound journey into the world of Sudoku. Our conversation covers Charles's beginnings with Sudoku during a vacation, his background in zoology and pharmacology, and the development of his unique solving method, 'Modus Fortis.' Listeners will gain insights into the artistic philosophy and logic behind Sudoku, including concepts like the 'pairing principle,' empirical falsification, and logical frameworks such as Modus Ponens. Charles also highlights the empowering role his wife played in his Sudoku journey and his contributions to the puzzle community through national championships and authoring books. The episode delves into the fascinating origins of Sudoku, its global popularity, and the broader applications of logical problem-solving in everyday life. Charles has a real gift for explaining complex mathematical concepts in layman’s terms. I feel like my IQ rose a (much needed) points because of this episode. You can literally hear me getting smarter. I hope you’ll enjoy!

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